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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Tony originates as a shortened or pet version of the Latin name Anthony, which derives from the Roman name Antonius. However, Tony, meaning “praiseworthy,” evolved into a given first name in its own right.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Tony ranked as the 103rd most popular male first name, the 1,544th most popular female first name and the 18,896th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every year since 1880, when it ranked 261st. From 1995 through 1978, the name ranked in the Top 100 most popular boys' names every year.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 400 most popular boys' names every year from 2000 (282nd) through 2006 (329th).

United States Popularity of the boy's name Tony in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:329th
• Year: 2005 Rank:320th
• Year: 2004 Rank:320th
• Year: 2003 Rank:302nd
• Year: 2002 Rank:283rd
• Year: 2001 Rank:291st
• Year: 2000 Rank:282nd

FACTS

• January 17th is celebrated by Sweden in honor of the name Tony. ^[1]
• “Tony” is a first name bestowed upon children of celebrities John Baldessari, Pearl Bailey, Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and Tyrone Powers Jr. ^[1]

NAMESAKES

• “Tony Soprano,” portrayed by James Gandolfini, was a main character and crime boss in the television drama The Sopranos, which aired from 1999 through 2007. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Anthony “Tony” Curtis – Film and television actor who was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his performance in the 1958 movie The Defiant Ones. ^[1]
• Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto) – American pop singer who won numerous Grammy Awards from 1962 through 2006. ^[1]
• Tony Danza – Film and television actor who notably appeared as Tony Banta in the television comedy Taxi from 1978 until 1983 and as Tony Micelli in the television comedy Who's the Boss? from 1984 through 1992. In 1999, he was nominated for a primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series” for his role in the television drama The Practice. ^[1]
• Tony Richardson (born Cecil Antonio Richardson) – English film director who won two Academy Awards (Oscars) for “Best Director” and “Best Picture” for the 1963 movie Tom Jones. ^[1]
• Anthony “Tony” David Gonzalez – Professional National Football League (NFL) player (tight end) who was selected to nine Por Bowls from 1999 through 2007 and holds the records for most career receptions and most career touchdowns by a tight end. ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER TONY'S

Tony Smith, Tony Johnson, Tony Williams, Tony Jones, Tony Brown, Tony Davis, Tony Miller, Tony Wilson, Tony Moore, Tony Taylor, Tony Aabel, Tony Aagard, Tony Aandahl, Tony Aaroe, Tony Aas, Tony Aatkisson, Tony Abaffe, Tony Abalde, Tony Abalos, Tony Abano, Tony Abarientos, Tony Abate, Tony Abatti, Tony Abaya, Tony Abba, Tony Abbaleo, Tony Abbarno, Tony Abbas, Tony Abbato, Tony Abbinanti, Tony Abbis, Tony Abbo, Tony Abbondolo, Tony Abbonizio, Tony Abboud, Tony Afarah, Tony Ahmed, Tony Aalund, Tony Aaron, Tony Ab, Tony Abaca, Tony Abad, Tony Abah, Tony Abanico, Tony Abarca, Tony Abasolo, Tony Abbasi, Tony Abbasie, Tony Abbaspour, Tony Abbassi, More results

Author: Rich Kachold